Safety doesn’t usually fail because of one big mistake. It happens gradually, through small, repeated actions. A shortcut that saves a few minutes. A habit of stepping over a cable rather than moving it. A “just this once” lift without a spotter. These small actions can become routine over time—until one day, they lead to an accident. That’s where Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) steps in. Nathan Safety Training & Consulting helps workplaces change the everyday behaviors that often lead to incidents, without turning safety into a blaming situation.

The idea behind BBS

BBS is a way to improve safety by looking at what people actually do at work, not just what the rules say they should do.

It considers behavior in the real work environment—factors like work pressure, layout, supervision, tools, fatigue, communication, and company culture. When you understand the real reasons behind unsafe actions, you can address the causes and make safe behaviors the natural choice.

How Nathan Safety Training & Consulting runs BBS on your site

We treat BBS as a working system, not a short-term campaign.

The process is straightforward and practical:

Step 1: Identify the most important behaviors

We look at your work activities, near misses, and incident records to focus on the few behaviors that create the biggest risks.

Typical areas of focus include:

– Tie-off discipline and unsafe access when working at height
– Lifting and rigging habits, exclusion zone control
– Plant-pedestrian interactions and reversing behavior
– Housekeeping routines that lead to slips, trips, and falls
– Manual handling techniques and poor ergonomics
– PPE use habits, especially eye and hand protection
– PTW shortcuts and unsafe isolation practices
– Rushing, distraction, and phone use in operational zones

Step 2: Build a simple observation and coaching routine

We create short, task-specific observation checklists that match your work.
Then we train supervisors and safety champions to observe fairly and coach respectfully—so conversations feel natural and not threatening.

Step 3: Fix the reasons people take unsafe actions

If people are taking shortcuts, there is usually a reason.
We help you remove common triggers like poor layout, missing tools, unclear job planning, weak supervision, or unrealistic timelines.

Step 4: Reinforce safe behavior until it becomes a habit

We help you create a rhythm of positive reinforcement—recognizing safe actions, sharing quick wins during toolbox talks, and keeping the focus consistent so the change becomes lasting.

What you receive from this consulting service

– A BBS rollout plan that matches your site size and workforce
– Task-based observation checklists for high-risk activities
– Observer coaching training for supervisors and safety champions
– Practical guidance for toolbox talks tied to real behaviors
– A simple tracking method to spot repeated unsafe behaviors and address them
– Recommendations for quick fixes that improve behavior by improving the work environment

UAE coverage

Nathan Safety Training & Consulting supports BBS programs throughout the UAE, including Dubai’s industrial and project areas (Jebel Ali, Dubai South, DIP, Al Quoz), major Abu Dhabi operating areas (Mussafah, ICAD, KIZAD, Ruwais), Sharjah’s industrial belts (Industrial Areas, Hamriyah, SAIF Zone), and other Emirates such as Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and Al Ain.

Why companies choose Nathan Safety Training & Consulting

– We keep BBS practical and respectful—no fear, no blame, no drama
– We focus on a few high-impact behaviors rather than overwhelming teams
– We combine coaching with real solutions, so safety improves in daily work
– We help supervisors lead safety naturally, not in a mechanical way
– We build lasting habits, not temporary solutions
– BBS works when it feels like part of the job, not an extra task.

Our goal is to make safe behavior the norm—every shift, every task, every day.